snackVietnamese

Gỏi Cuốn

Name: Gỏi Cuốn
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 16 pieces Rice paper; 400 g Prawns; 300 g Pork belly; 150 g Rice vermicelli; 150 g Lettuce; 30 g Mint; 30 g Garlic chives; 4 tbsp Peanut butter; 4 tbsp Hoisin sauce; 50 g Roasted peanuts; 2 cloves Garlic; To taste Salt

Gỏi Cuốn is a classic Vietnamese snack that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Rice paper, Prawns, Pork belly, Rice vermicelli, Lettuce, Mint, Garlic chives, Peanut butter, Hoisin sauce, Roasted peanuts and Garlic, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Vietnamese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Bang Bang Prawn Salad.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 45 minCook: 20 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Rice paper16 pieces
Prawns400 g
Pork belly300 g
Rice vermicelli150 g
Lettuce150 g
Mint30 g
Garlic chives30 g
Peanut butter4 tbsp
Hoisin sauce4 tbsp
Roasted peanuts50 g
Garlic2 cloves
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍲 Simmer

Simmer the pork belly in salted water for thirty minutes, cool it and slice it thin.

Step 2♨️ Boil

Boil the prawns two minutes, cool them and split each one lengthways.

Step 3♨️ Boil

Boil the vermicelli, rinse it in cold water and drain it well.

Step 4

Let the peanut butter down with the hoisin, garlic and water to the thickness of pouring cream.

Step 5

Dip a sheet of rice paper in warm water for two seconds and lay it on a damp cloth.

Step 6

Lay two prawn halves cut side down in the upper third, and below them the lettuce, noodles, pork and herbs.

Step 7✨ Serve

Fold the bottom up, tuck the sides in and roll it tight. Serve with the peanut sauce.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Gỏi Cuốn carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown rice paper in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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